Dr Abdullahi Mustapha, one of di candidates for di Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) presidency, don show im agenda for di sport, and im target na professional administration, grassroots development, beta competition and sustainable commercial investment.
As im yarn with sport journalists for Abuja before di Federation Elective Congress wey go hold on October 15, 2026, Mustapha say wetin dey push am na di need to build stronger body and channel Naija basketball talent into success wey go last.
If dem elect am, im promise say im go create structured pathway wey go connect schools, academies, clubs, leagues and national teams. Im proposal include coordinated national schools basketball programme, regional talent centres and national talent-identification plus player-tracking system.
Mustapha also yarn im plan to overhaul di domestic league through predictable calendar, correct licensing, beta player contract, better venue, digital statistics and stronger broadcasting platform. Investment for coaches, referees, statisticians, physiotherapists and oda technical personnel go dey im tenure, plus early preparation and merit-based selection for D'Tigers, D'Tigress and age-grade teams.
For finance matter, Mustapha say di Federation must develop revenue through sponsorship, broadcasting and digital rights, merchandise, event management, corporate partnership, diaspora engagement and international development funding. "Naija players no suppose dey inactive for long period just because our domestic system no fit give dem regular competition," im tok.
